Lake Charles-based NGO reportedly owes state $150,000

A Lake Charles-based entity is one of 19 non-governmental organizations that will be referred to the state Office of Debt
Recovery to collect money owed to taxpayers because they did not file the legally required financial paperwork, according
to a news release issued Thursday by Treasurer John Kennedy’s office.

Final demand letters were sent to the
coalition and other NGOs on Aug. 13 alerting them to submit paperwork.
Non-governmental
organizations are “required to submit progress reports and
corresponding documentation to the Treasury in order to maintain
their appropriation.”

According to the release, the state Legislative Auditor will conduct a “thorough review” of the NGOs.

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